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New Orleans Architecture City Guide: 18 Sites to Empower New Generations

Paula Cano — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 06:30:00 +0000

Home to architectural styles spanning almost three hundred years, the is no city like New Orleans. The meld of French, Spanish, and Caribbean architectural influences, in conjunction with the demands of the hot and humid climate, has impacted the urban fabric as much as the culture itself. Located along the Mississippi River and close to the Gulf of Mexico coast, the construction of ports, NOLA’s trading history, and forceful natural phenomena like Hurricane Katrina in 2005 illustrate how water has shaped the city.

Handel Architects Designs Third Tallest Tower in Historical Downtown Los Angeles

Paula Cano — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Handel Architects designed the third tallest in Los Angeles, a 63-story high-rise 265 meters high in the Historical Downtown L.A. Featuring a 150 meters second tower, affordable residential housing, and community spaces, the "Angels Landing" will be the largest and tallest development to be built by Black developers in the United States, marking a milestone in the real estate industry, as in L.A.'s skyline. In partnership with The Peebles Corporation and MacFarlane Partners, the complex is scheduled to open in 2027 and will create more than 8,300 new jobs during construction.

Reevaluating America’s Priorities: Digging into the Practice of Architecture in the United States

Avinash Rajagopal — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 03:30:00 +0000

In this week's reprint from Metropolis, author Avinash Rajagopal "takes a broad look at American Design, digging into the practice of architecture, the resurgence of craft, quintessential building forms, and decaying infrastructure". Asking questions such as "what values do we hold dear? What harm have we caused, and who benefits from the work we do?" architects and designers across the United States explore the contextual consequences of the global challenges.

American Roundtable: Call for Proposals

Rene Submissions — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:30:00 +0000

American Roundtable is a new Architectural League initiative, which will bring together on-the-ground perspectives on the condition of American communities and what they need to thrive going forward

Iconic American Buildings Re-Envisioned in the Gothic Revival Style

Vasundhra Aggarwal — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 04:00:00 +0000

With its intricate ornamentation and complex ribbed vaulting, Gothic architecture introduced a slenderness and exuberance that was not seen before in medieval Europe. Epitomized by pointed arches, flying buttresses, and tall spires, Gothic structures were easily identifiable as they reached new heights not previously achievable, creating enigmatic interior atmospheres.

5x5 Exhibition Features 25 Provocative Models by Young Architects

Sabrina Syed — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 06:00:00 +0000

5x5 Exhibition Opens in Manhattan at the AIA New York.